Enquiries and bookings for this itinerary are handled exclusively by TravelHouse Africa. Their team will tailor every detail to your preferences.
Cape Town
4 Nights
Labotessa
greater kruger
4 Nights
Serondella Lodge
Itinerary overview
Two of South Africa’s most beautiful faces, side by side. This eight-night journey opens in Cape Town’s refined calm at Labotessa, before heading into the Thornybush section of the Greater Kruger, where Serondella Lodge sits beside one of the reserve’s most active waterholes, offering intimate, front-row wildlife viewing paired with genuine luxury. It’s a trip built for balance: city sophistication first, followed by the raw, unfiltered rhythm of the African bush.
Your journey begins
Day 1 - 5
Cape town
Labotessa Luxury Boutique Hotel
Labotessa is Cape Town luxury at its most refined, a boutique hotel tucked into the elegant heart of the City Bowl, where classic architecture and considered design create a sense of quiet, private indulgence.
Suites are dressed in rich textures and heritage detail, elevated by contemporary comforts and impeccable service, offering a serene retreat from which to experience the city’s finest: fine dining a few moments away, Table Mountain rising on the city boundary, and the vibrant energy of Bo-Kaap and the V&A Waterfront within easy reach. It is Cape Town at its most polished, sophisticated, and unmistakably luxurious.
Day 5 - 9
greater kruger national park
Serondella Lodge
Serondella Lodge sits in the Thornybush section of the Greater Kruger, beside one of the region’s most active waterholes. Suites blend contemporary elegance with true bush intimacy, many with private plunge pools, just steps from where lion and elephant come to drink. Twice-daily game drives explore 12,000 hectares of wilderness, closing with fireside dinners under the stars.
Why we recommend
- Serondella translates from Xitsonga as “Place of the Elephants”, and is situated beside one of the most active waterholes in Thornybush, where wildlife can be observed at your doorstep around the clock.
- Each suite features an outdoor bath, a shower with direct waterhole views, and a private deck overlooking the riverbed.
- Thornybush shares an unfenced border with Greater Kruger, home to the Big Five and 507 bird species.
- Newly renovated in 2022, with a strong family focus and deeply personal service throughout.
End of your journey
cape town
Labotessa Luxury Boutique Hotel
Day 1 - 5
greater kruger national park
Serondella Lodge
Day 5 - 9
Labotessa’s enquiries are expertly managed by TravelHouse Africa, a boutique inbound tour operator based in Cape Town. For years they have specialised in crafting bespoke journeys across Southern and East Africa, from private safaris and honeymoons to tailor-made stays in Cape Town’s most distinctive properties like Labotessa.
Their close, personal relationships with lodge owners, general managers and guides mean they can secure the right suite, often the best rate, and the small touches that make a stay memorable.
Handling your enquiry through TravelHouse Africa means it lands with a team who lives and breathes Southern and East Africa, from the Cape winelands to the safari lodges of the Kruger, the Okavango and beyond, and who can weave your stay at Labotessa into a wider journey across the continent, should you wish to explore further afield.
Enquire below and their team will be in touch within 24 hours. Their services are without addidonal costs to their clients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Travel is possible throughout the year, as the two destinations experience opposite rainy seasons. However, March to May, and September to November are generally regarded as the most favourable periods for a Cape Town and Kruger combination.
Only South Africa included here. For details on entry requirements check here: http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/immigration-services/types-of-visas
In South Africa, payments are generally made either in South African Rand (ZAR) or by credit card. It is advisable to exchange a small amount of currency into Rand upon arrival, to cover any immediate expenses and avoid inconvenience at the airport or shortly thereafter. Alternatively, Rand can be withdrawn easily from ATMs throughout the country.
Credit cards are widely accepted and can be used securely in most establishments. However, as American Express is not universally accepted, travelling with a Visa or Mastercard is recommended for greater convenience.
This itinerary can be tailored with ease to extend or shorten stays, substitute properties with suitable alternatives, or accommodate specific preferences. The sequence of destinations may also be reversed, offering additional flexibility to suit individual travel plans.
Safari accommodation is typically booked much further in advance than conventional city or beach holidays. As such, we recommend securing reservations at least six to eight months ahead of travel. In addition, both Labotessa and Serondella are unique properties, intimate in scale, and offer limited availability.
Payment is required in advance, and may be made by credit card or bank transfer. A deposit is required to secure all bookings, with the remaining balance payable no later than 60 days prior to travel.
Transport arrangements can be tailored to your preferences, ranging from private chauffeur-driven transfers for a seamless travel experience, to self-drive rental cars for greater flexibility and independence. Within the cities, Uber is widely available, reliable, and cost-effective. Most private safari lodges are accessed either by road transfer or by light aircraft to a nearby bush airstrip, with the latter often proving both the most efficient option and a memorable highlight of the journey. All transport arrangements are seamlessly incorporated into your itinerary, and managed on your behalf.
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